Brazile for Hillary?
By TexasDarlin on April 28, 2008 at 10:54 PM in Barack Obama, DNC, Democrats, Donna Brazile, Hillary Clinton, Superdelegates
Senator Hillary Clinton had a point when she declared that the “tide is turning” after her impressive victory in Pennsylvania last week.
Since then, senior Party leaders have been speaking up, and changing their tune.
Not too long ago, Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean was urging unpledged “super delegates” to decide “now!” and warning them not to overturn the “will of the people.” But in the past week Dean’s message has changed significantly. A few days ago he told the Financial Times that “The Democratic party’s “superdelegates” have every right to…choose the candidate they believe would be best equipped to defeat John McCain in a general election.” And today ABC News reported that Dean wants the super delegates to make a decision by the end of June, after all the voters have “had their say.”
Donna Brazile, a super delegate who has previously expressed a preference for Obama may be having second thoughts. Yesterday on ABC’s This Week Roundtable Brazille said:
I talked to the same super delegates you talked to…They want to win. They want a candidate who can beat John McCain. At the end of the day they’re going to look at the (electoral college) math…and say..”okay, who is the best candidate to take on John McCain?” They’ll look at the weaknesses of both candidates and… we will determine who will be the best President. (emphasis added)
Ms. Brazile’s remarks are timely. Perhaps she received a heads-up about the new AP General Election poll released today:
Clinton 50: McCain 41
Obama 46: McCain 44
Of special note to super delegates is the AP’s accompanying analysis explaining the upward trends for Clinton:
Helped by independents, young people and seniors, Clinton gained ground.
“I don’t think there’s any question that over the last three weeks her stature has improved,” said Harrison Hickman, a Democratic pollster unaligned in the primary. He attributed Clinton’s gains to people moving from the “infatuation stage” of choosing the candidate they like the most to a “decision-making stage” where they determine who would make the best president.
Added Steve Lombardo, a GOP pollster: “This just reinforces the sentiment that a lot of Republican strategists are having right now — that Clinton might actually be the more formidable fall candidate for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is that Obama can’t seem to get his footing back.” (emphasis added)
Is Donna Brazile acknowledging that Clinton is the more formidable candidate against John McCain?
Other polls demonstrate similar strength for Clinton. According to Real Clear Politics averages, for example: Clinton and McCain are tied in Florida, while Obama trails McCain by 12 points; Clinton leads McCain in Pennsylvania and Ohio by more than 5 points, while Obama trails McCain in both states.
At this moment, the MyDD 2008 Poll Watcher at the top corners of your screen also predicts an electoral victory for Clinton but a loss for Obama: Clinton 286 to McCain 252 and McCain 278 to Obama 243.
Clinton’s wins in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, New Jersey, Florida, and New York, despite Obama’s historic advertising expenditures, reinforce her campaign’s claim to a winning coalition of core Democrats. I have previously written about that here and here.
As the AP noted in its analysis, Clinton has even gained strength among young people.
And Politico commented yesterday:
Barack Obama’s difficulty attracting older voters now far exceeds Hillary Rodham Clinton’s own weaknesses with youth.
Repeatedly during the tight race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama, who’s been defined in part by his popularity among young voters, has seen that strength undercut by his failings with seniors.
In the Pennsylvania and Ohio primaries, Obama lost older whites by 30 percentage points, while Clinton split white voters under age 30 in both critical contests. Obama’s senior problem is even greater among Hispanics. The Illinois senator lost older Latinos by 40 to 60 percentage points in Texas, New Mexico and California.
For all the excitement generated by Obama’s campaign, and despite his laudable success in caucus states, Obama has failed to draw critical blocs of Democrats into his coalition, a problem which has been exacerbated by off-the-record remarks belittling small-town Americans and ongoing coverage of his fiery pastor. These are not just “gaffes” that Sen. Obama can cleverly manage; rather they contribute to core perceptions. It’s not difficult to comprehend why 32% of Clinton supporters in Pennsylvania recently told a pollster that they would never vote for Barack Obama.
Donna Brazile and the other super delegates clearly are paying attention.
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I doubt that Dean and Brazile are having actual second thoughts. More likely they are positioning themselves to not look quite like such imbeciles if (when) the SDs pick Clinton.
I tend to agree with you that they personally haven’t changed who they are supporting. But I also think that Hillary’s points have resonated with several Superdelegates and Dean and Brazile have been hearing this. So I guess that what it proves is that they aren’t completely stupid. At least, I hope not.
The Obama “surrogate” Chris Matthews is even hedging his bets. Last week he said (paraphrased): Wright is his [Obama’s] “Iraq.” That’s a powerful statement. And I recall he said it twice in a row.
So I see a lot of bet hedging going on. If Hillary pulls this off she will show the world how tough she is and deserving of the presidency. No entitlement nonsense she has been accused falsely of in my view: She will have earned the honor.
Could it be that besides more favorable polls for Hillary Clinton, the pressure that many of her supporters have put on the DNC might be having some good results? I have written the DNC several times already, and I am hoping that many of Hillary’s supporters have also done so. We must keep the pressure up!
I hope so too and CALL them too they need to hear form us personally ans by snail mail if possible…
even my Hubby got an email from Dean last night and went ballistic in his response to the DNC he is so pisxed it really surprised me..
Mailing Address:
Democratic National Committee
430 S. Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Main Phone Number:
202-863-8000
(For questions about contributions, please call 877-336-7200)
DNC
I called but you are put through to voice mail in the chairman’s office. Do you think they just erase the voice mail every few hours?
How can I get someone there to hear my concerns?
I called but you are put through to voice mail in the chairman’s office. Do you think they just erase the voice mail every few hours?
How can I get someone there to hear my concerns?
Butts will be kissed!
If I were the Senator from NY, I would have an awfully, awfully long memory.
My gut tells me a Clinton/Obama unity ticket is being discussed behind closed doors.
Obama on a ticket even as VP is a loss. tghe more that comes out the more poison pill he becomes, even as VP!
agree. not only would he likely cause hillary to lose, but he and his base would then argue that it was her fault and he would’ve won and that could get him the nomination in 2012. i just want him to go away!!!
article says brazile said they’d decide who’d be “the best President” - not the most electable. we know who she thinks would be the best president, so maybe she’s not signaling even a small change?
I agree. He will drag Hillary DOWN! Wright and Rezko are just TOO TOXIC!!
The party “elders” should pull him aside and make him decliine the VP spot…oh, didn’t he actually say he didn’t want it???
Well, hold this slippery eel to it!
Likely Obama would insist on Clinton as his VP if he considered the matter at all. This would be unacceptable.
Bud…I think the discussion might be more along the lines of Senior Party elders telling Obama that he’s not ready and needs to clean up his messes before another run….I think it’s too late for a serious UNITY TICKET proposal…….He has done too much damage to the party……
Clinton will choose a govenor as running mate…..
I hope not. I don’t like him to drag her ticket down. Personally, I am simply tired of his dirty politics and want him to go away.
As much as wish it where true Bud White, my sense of it is that, BO’s ego would require him to turn Sen. Clinton down. He has never shown any but his great aptitude at being politically tone deaf. When you have spent as much as BO has on buying votes and super delegates and you still can close the deal, even with the old bulls of the Senate behind you, you got “Barney Rubble”.
“They’ll look at the weaknesses of both candidates and” Donna “don’t hurt your self” Brazile.
She has not changed her mind in the least. why just a month ago she was praising Barrak “bone headed” Obama’s strengths.
I hope you are wrong.
I love Hillary yet with Obama on the ticket… I vote for McCain.
NO OBAMA for America!
Presidents get to choose their VP.
Hillary was gracious about this earlier and got stomped on by Obama and Pelosi.
That is such a lie!!! Hillary said she would consider him on the ticket….clearly indicating SHE would be Pres and maybe if he was a good boy, he could be her VP. Stop mis-interpreting what is going on. Hillary can hide behind her ‘i’m one of you, the working class’ facade all she wants…she is NOT, never was. She has been a terrific senator, policy is her thing. She is NOT a leader period. Her life is ‘me vs you’ its always a battle. I, for one, am tired of that and don’t want to see Bill and Hillary back in the WH. I will definitely vote for her if she is the nominee…but this is NOT over and she cannot worm her way into the nomination by denying the rules and trying to have things her way.
*crickets*
You seem to suffering what the psychologists call “a break”. In reading your comments it seems that your two personalites are fighting for control. “She has been a terrific Senator, policy is her thing” and then Sybil kicks in “she is NOT a leader”. “I don’t want her and Bill in the WH” but then…”I will definitely vote for her….”
I think she is getting her cut and paste from the Obama campaign confused. Add the language barrier there in Gaza and viola!
good boy? isnt that uhmmm unacceptable language for an Obama supporter…projecting are we?
And now you have been stomped on by (nasty) Ellen below.
(There is a nice Ellen on NQ as well.)
Oops, above. I posted his in the wrong spot.
THIS, not ‘his’. I must be tired. Sorry.
I think both Ellens may be the same person, just different personalities. Kind of like Sybil.
LOL
I’m changing my user name from now on. I just realized that there are two Ellens. Thanks for calling me “nice”! Go Hillary
Your welcome Nice Ellen now known as Ellen Tenn.
I don’t see that happening in our lifetime.
Clinton/Obama ticket will be a suicidal pack.
We need to keep putting pressure on the DNC. Make those calls and let them know that we are behind Hillary 110%. Seat Michigan and Florida and let this contest go the distance.
Yesterday, I told a fund-raiser from the DCC that I wasn’t going to give a penny to the Democratic Party until Florida and Michigan’s votes were accepted. Usually, that ends the call there.
But this caller wanted to argue. She had talking points she tried to cover. I’m not the only one saying NO to the party! We are having an impact.
She got no money from me.
Yes I agree with you they called me today and I told them in no uncertain terms that I am totally disappointed in the way Hillary has been treated and blamed for Obama’s tricks and schemes to smear her …
I told them unless Hillary was the nominee and they started counting the damn votes that I WASN’T giving a penny to them but, was supporting Hillary and she was the ONLY candidate that we should be looking at for the fall..
Not because of racial problems but because of Barack problems ..Rev Wright ..Rezko..Khalidi..Auchi..Ayers..Dohrn..and the list goes on..We ask ourselves who is this man..
I don’t know WHO HE IS OR WHAT HE BELIEVES..if he even believes 1/10th of the crap that these leftist bbelieve we are in trouble with a President Obama
I CANNOT IN GOOD CONSCIENCE VOTE FOR THIS MAN
Well, the guy hung up on me when her told me I was nnot a GOOD DEMOCRAT if I wouldn’t vote for Obama if he was chosen our candidate and waste my vote by wwriting Hillary’s name in …He said that would just put President McCain in office..so I was not a gGOOD DEM…well I told him as long as Hillary is our candidate I will vote for her but, being a GOOD AAMERICAN I could NOT vote for Obama because I don’t trust him and his friends he has acquainted himself with to gain his fame and fortune…
I asked him where are the people who can “witness” for Obama the ‘good work’ he claims he has done..
I don’t see any testimonies from laid off workers or slum lord Rezko being accountable for 11 buildings in his district that are substandard and ccity now is stuck with WHAT A DISGRACE and he never checked on his constituency or what happened here..I haven’t heard any coverage on the press of this fact..
I don’t know maybe this is petty gripe but, did anyone else *veterans* get a bit of a tinge when they saw BO with his USMC tshirt and joggers..looked like a striving young officers candidate..but, oh well this is petty and much more bigger fish to fry with this man..
So I like you told them NO WAY NO MONEY I am an American first ..Can’t vote for Obama
veteran and concerned American woman for Hillary
Go HILLARY
Off to South Dakota mid month to try to pass flyers or such for Hillary and I think she has a good shot with Obama’s own self-destruction and the PRESS HAVING TO COVER IT.. I know they are a whining but, the news is getting out thanks to NOQUARTER and TM sites…
THANK YOU SO MUCH ALL OF YOU
I think Hillary has a good chance of taking or keeping NC close she is moving up in polls then with Gov. Easley endorsement YIPPEEE
Me too. Never.
Barack Obama’s difficulty attracting older voters now far exceeds Hillary Rodham Clinton’s own weaknesses with youth.
Oh Politico, oh Politico. If you’re going to use Hillary’s middle name Rodham then you should use Barack’s middle name Hussein.
Good catch. Too funny.
That’s her maiden name. Her middle name is Diane. Just fyi!
Rodham is her maiden name. Diane is her middle name.
back in the day…when a woman got married and her last name changed to her husband’s last name, she would then use her maiden name in place of her middle name. it was a rather practical way to identify yourself. Hillary being a proper Wellesley girl, is very Emily Post in this way.
my mom did the same thing as did her mother….
Me too. Plus it was shorter to use my maiden name than to use my original middle name. (My confirmation name is Bernadette, hence the “Bernie” which was my nickname in high school.)
I always fill out forms with my maiden name as my middle name. It is on my driver’s license, voter card, etc.
Lucky for her that she has no issues with you using them.
Hillary Rodham Clinton is the name she uses in her official capacity as a senator. On her Senate website, it’s usually “Hillary Rodham Clinton” or just “Senator Clinton.” On her campaign website, it’s either “Hillary Clinton” or just “Hillary.”
Barack Obama, however, does not use his middle name Hussein for official business.
Hillary supporters need to constantly follow up by sending e-mails to whoever makes negative comments like Dean, Brazile, Rep. Clyburn, etc. That’s what the far left has been doing and perhaps why Obama was never properly vetted.
The DNC members are beginning to realize what they stand to lose should Hillary supporters feel like she has been unfairly treated. Most of the “she needs to get out, now” comments have stopped because the far left realizes that Hillary supporters are being disenfranchised.
We all know that the MSM has presented more negative news on Hillary, Bill and even Chelsea while idiots like Rep Clyburn plays the race card to stir up his black voters in NC and that OK??????
I don’t trust Dean or Brazile. We need to carefully watch their public comments.
I’m amazed how dedicated and resilient us Hillary supporters are. I think it is a testament to Hillary as I find her highly inspirational! And I’ve noticed Hillary supporters are a mixed bag of all types of people which can be hard to get to work together. Hillary even knows how to herd cats apparently. Amazing!
I doubt that Dean and Brazile are having actual second thoughts. More likely they are positioning themselves to not look quite like such imbeciles if (when) the SDs pick Clinton.
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posted by jwrjr
Yes, I am in total agreement. I can’t believe any of them have been sleeping for this long — however, I don’t trust Dean Brazile or Pelosi as far as I can throw them.
I’m not sure how to read this exactly except to say the nut is cracking at last.
And good news is my initial gut reaction.
Phone callers needed for IN!! LOTS of undecided voters~~~
borrowed from http://www.hillaryclitonforum.net “Please contact me at carlaforhillary@gmail.com
The calls are toll free and can be made from any state. There are a lot of undecided people in Indy, and we need to at least tell them that they can go to Hillaryclinton.com to find out more about Hillary.”
“I spent 2 hours on the phones to Indiana today and the one factor that disturbs me is the number of undecided voters! If you want Hillary to take Indiana please makes 10-20 calls, at least, per day. Everyone can do it! At times it may not be the easiest thing to do, but if you keep in mind it is for Hillary, it is not so bad! You don’t know these people and they don’t know you! It is a call for Hillary! It also gives us an idea of the way things are going for us in Indiana! ”
“Thanks for your support everyone. Calling seems hard at first, but it gets easier and easier as you do it. You are doing it for Hillary. There a so many undecided people out there, and we need to at the very least let them know about Hillary’s website. Reach out and make a call! email at Carlaforhillary@gmail.com
Even if you can only make five calls a day, I will be happy with that!”
The bad: The downside of a long campaign is that it can be divisive and costly. The Democratic leadership was wringing its hands fearful that ugly stuff would come out, a very shortsighted position.
The good: Only a vetted candidate can win and be a successful president. Thankfully HRC has withstood all that’s been thrown at her and come out stronger. I heard an Obama supporter say: “I’m impressed with the strength she’s demonstrated.” The voters and the GOP are on notice that HRC is a fighter, even if she had never been seen that way.
Like your observations. I think Hillary has proven she has earned a chance to go against McCain. The 527’s that will be thrown at her I am not concerned about. I think people are pretty immune at this point about her baggage. Maybe for once, an election will be about issues and who can achieve what the nation needs? Would be nice!
Obama may have potential for the future, but right now he most certainly is not “vetted”. Clinton can win this. Obama can not.
It will take some time for BABY-O to clean up for national politics….
Personally I don’t see him even retaining his senate seat…..Given the corruption being exposed in Ill. politics and his EXTEMELY WEAK NON PERFORMANCE in the US senate…..A general house cleaning might be in the future….No ?
maybe he can be ILL GOV after Blago gets indicted
and earn some executive experience until he is ready for a run later
I don’t know.. maybe the DNC just wants to win. I mean, I know they have their personal preferences, and that whole 50-state thing (that didn’t quite work out as planned), but maybe they just don’t want to see McCain get in. They underestimated Hillary, and her ability to win people over. They thought she would do the opposite, but the proof is in the polls. The more people actually SEE and HEAR her for who she REALLY is, she is that much more electable. Perhaps they believed that Obama could pull it off, but now they’re seeing how radioactive he’s become.
I’d chalk it up to buyer’s remorse for a very very expensive impulse purchase.
I guess Dean et al had an epiphany recently?
It’s about time.
The DNC took their dislike for the Clintons and projected it onto the general population. Too bad they forgot to ask the voters. Now they are having to CYA.
“They underestimated Hillary, and her ability to win people over.”
They gotta be slow learners!
Did they not see what she was able to do in NY during her Senate run in 2000? Hillary Clinton is indefatigable. She wins votes one at a time and seems to revel in contact with actual voters.
Darlin’
Just watched the show. Is Brazile for Hillary? Not even close. Before and after the quote you focus on, she spins heavy for Barack and smears Hillary six ways from Sunday. The bald-headed ass-hat sitting next to Maureen Dowd, was even worse. He was even whining about how his three sons would give up politics forever if darling Barack didn’t win. What a whiny wuss. Meanwhile, MoDo, who is looking raggedy (is she ill?), was pining for the incandescent one’s return to his throne of electoral perfection. Yuck. I need to wash up after watching that slime fest.
ROFL I LOVE THIS!
The bald headed ass is Howdy Dowdy’s brother!
Matthew Dowd the Republican turned Demo and now hugging Obamabrats …
I never thought that I would long for George Will to open his mouth. At least they invited one adult.
And yes, the years are not being kind to Odonna.
I disagree. Maureen Dowd looks great for 56.
I don’t like anyone taking a shot at aging women…even ones who are maniacally obsessed with Bill Clinton.
Donna Brazile - future Ambassador to Bang-the-Desk in the next Clinton Administration.
FUNNY!!! LOL
It was where Jimmy Carter was going to send Billy for four years…
I think Donnidiot will be headed for political oblivion and hopefully she will take that putz Dean with her…..
Hillary the fighter. It was said Bill didn’t quit because Hill wouldn’t let him. This call for her to quit reminds me so much of the calls for Bill to quit ten years ago….calls made by some of the same people! Hill wouldn’t let the GOP over turn an election in ‘98 and she won’t let the votes of MI & Fla be thrown out. If they wanted Hill to quit they made a big mistake when they trashed MI & FLA. Forget about it. And also why would she quit?? What’s in it for her if she does? That’s never explained. The attack pooles are just so use to folks doing what they say, they can’t understand how Hillary is still there.
Why, when the Obama argument comes up that neither candidate campaigned in FL or MI &,therefore, the votes there shouldn’t count, does no one ever point out that neither candidate campaigned in AK, HI, or American Samoa, either? So, by Obama logic, I guess THEY shouldn’t count. Oh, wait…Obama won 2 of those contests? Never mind.
Go, Hillary!
The DNC and the pundits seem genuinely shocked at the depth, breadth and determination of Senator Clinton’s supporters.
Don’t tell me they were actually goofy enough to fall for those ancient Republican talking points trashing Hillary at every turn. Did they think we would as well?
Some people actually do their homework and vote for candidates based on their qualifications. We are not, after all, electing American Idol.
Donna Brazile has to be the most dishonest person on TV. I hear it stated over and over again that she is “uncommitted”. What a bald faced lie. The networks and cable news shows, even NPR (very disappointing) that keep trotting her out so she can knock one of the democratic candidates and praise the other is beyond obscene. What is her motive? I have no respect for her or the DNC. I’m in Florida, I have no political affiliation, I cannot vote for Obama or McCain. I will not be voting at all if Obama is the nominee. Too bad for the other good democrats down-ticket. But I will sit out this election after what I’ve witnessed in the last few election cycles. We got rid of the voting machines in Florida (that has been my biggest issue), how soon we forget. We had to agree to the new primary date to get that done thanks to the Republican legislature. What would the DNC rather have, corrupt voting machines that could be tampered with or a primary “out of turn”. Besides that, the minority vote in Florida is probably much greater in Florida than in South Carolina. We just have alot of different minorities.
They also say Clyburn is “neutral” when he goes on TV to bash Hillary and Bill CLinton.
Personally, I do not think Hillary is going to let Brazille on her ship just because she jumps off Obama’s. There are some rats you just need to let drown, because, ya know, they are rats.
No Obama on the ticket.
I regret [not really] that I am compelled to say:
WE TOLD YA SO, MARKOS.
Oh yes, that is so, so true. However, it will be a cold day in August when he openly admits it.
MARKOS? Oh yeah that blog I never go to.
My 72 year old dad wont vote for Obama. He is a Hillary supporter.
He also said the media and Obama are crazy if they think every democrat is going to fall in line and vote for the YOUNG whippersnapper.
Oh the Wisdom of experience….WHIPPERSNAPPER is kind…LOL
I wouldn’t uncork the champagne just yet. Brazile’s remarks may indicate a change of heart but they realistically can be seeding a later attempt to spin the facts. As this campaign is going all Brazile has to do is come out and say that according to ‘her own polls’ Obama looks stronger. No matter no other polls say the same thing - she can just claim her polls - which she of course will not share - show Barry stronger.
And people will drink the Kool-Aid as before.
Simply put: I don’t see why we should trust her or presume a single word out of her mouth to be honest. Not with her despicable track record.
Donna Brazile is one endless bad joke without a punchline. Donna needs her wings clipped, she has way too much time on that MSM soapbox of hers. She went after those Fl votes like she was personally affected. She was in the tank for Obama way back then. I cannot stand the sight of her or the sound of her voice.
Donna will never be for Hillary. She can just bite me on her way to the next MSM appearance so she can shill for Obama.
It’s one thing when the shills identify themselves as surrogates. When they pretend otherwise they do look like buffoons. An idiot on a soapbox is still an idiot.
Agree with you Rev. This is why I refer to her as Donnidiot and Dean as the Putz…..
Lots of CYA going on in DC. Too bad and too late.
Got my reminder from Dean yesterday and of course sent my usual count Fl and MI yet reply and thanked him for reminding me to donate to the next President of the United States- Hillary Clinton.
You can’t get through by telephone. They just connect you to voice mail.
Newt Gingrich just stunned the ladies on the View saying that Hillary will eventually win the Nomination, and that Dean is blatantly obvious in his support for Obama while playing his little games with FL/MI. Never thought I’d hear that coming from Newt. Wow, things are looking up for Hillary. As she said last week, the tide is turning.
as Debbie Harry said
the tide is high but im holdin on
im gonna be your number one
im not the kinda girl
who gives up juuust like that
oh noooo
Hillyeah!
BOOYAH!
Hillary all the way to Denver and the White House!
and Dean and Queen Donna and the cabal of idjits in DC can kiss my grits!
This just happened? Really?
Time is just not Barry’s friend.
Well Newt no friend to Bill worked on legislation with Sen. Clinton….
He may not agree with her politics but he respects her….
under no circumstances should clinton supporters give trust or credence to statements by either dean or brazile suggesting they might be leaning toward senator clinton.
that’s just temporary cover.
both dnc chairman dean, brazile, and many superdelegates want two things :
- to get their hands on the money obama has raised, well-over $200 million, and on his web-based fundraising mechanism.
- to get the votes hands on the hundreds of thousands of new voters senator obama’s campaign has been said to have enrolled.
house speaker nancy pelosi and senate majority leader harry reid also could care less who is in the whitehouse.
what those two worthies want is more democratic representatives and senators.
if the new president is obama and not very well-prepared for the job, those two worthies could care less.
more dem congressmen is their motive.
in short, it is going to take some remarkable politicking for senator clinton to win the democratic nomination, regardless of how well she does in n. carolina, indiana, and subsequent states.
what senator clinton’s supporters need to do is begin a campaign of e-mailing howard dean at the dnc
and rep pelosi and sen reid in the congress
and let them feel the pressure of clinton supporters who won’t be happy with any tricks.
This is really a hopeful diary, and not in an “Obamaish” way. I think when it comes down to it, the party leadership is pragmatic, and they want a winner in November. This has not been a real “come together now” campaign year, and their are a lot of hurt feelings, but the fact is, out of the two nominees, the only candidate that has a shot at winning is Hillary Clinton, and she has a pretty good shot at winning over McCain.